327-POWERED 1959 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 4-SPEED

OVERVIEW

This documented three-owner 1959 Chevrolet Corvette was repainted and equipped with new interior, fuel system, suspension, and brake components during a restoration completed in 2004. It is powered by a 327cid V8 backed by an M20 four-speed manual transmission. Features include a new convertible top and weatherstripping, a media-blasted and painted convertible top frame, the original wheels and wheel covers, and a Wonder Bar AM radio. Finished in Roman Red and Snowcrest White and equipped with a white convertible soft top over a red vinyl interior, this Corvette comes with a Roman Red hardtop; a 283cid V8; four new Coker tires; owner’s, assembly, and service manuals; receipts; and a clear title.

EXTERIOR – FEATURES

In October of 2004, the body was refinished in Roman Red (code 506A), Snowcrest White (code 510A), and a clearcoat. In addition, the hardtop was repainted Roman Red. Features include chrome bumpers and grille, a driver-side rearview mirror, a new white manual convertible top, new weatherstripping, a rear antenna, and a rear bumper-exit exhaust system. The seller states that the convertible top frame was media-blasted and painted when the new soft top was installed.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of original 15-inch red steel wheels with full-wheel covers is wrapped in whitewall bias-ply tires.

INTERIOR – FEATURES

The seller states that the carpeting, shift boot, red vinyl seat covers, armrests, and passenger-side grab handle were replaced in 2004. Features include manual windows, manual steering, and a floor-mounted manual transmission shifter. The Wonder Bar AM radio is functional but only at a low volume.

INTERIOR – GAUGES

A 160-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and gauges for the fuel level, battery, oil pressure, and coolant temperature are located ahead of the driver. The odometer reads 62,002 miles, but the true mileage on this vehicle is unknown.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a 327cid V8 (casting number 3858180, engine code T0511HC) and backed by an M20 four-speed manual transmission (casting number 3851325). The seller states that a new PerTronix electronic distributor and coil were installed and the radiator, water pump, fuel pump, engine mounts, and battery were replaced in 2004. Engine bay features include finned aluminum valve covers, an aluminum intake manifold, a four-barrel carburetor, and an Edelbrock air cleaner. A video of the engine starting and running can be seen below.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Corvette was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by manual four-wheel drums. The seller states that the brakes, wheel cylinders, drums, shocks, and exhaust were replaced during the 2004 restoration.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The seller will include a Roman Red hardtop; a 283cid V8 (casting number 3756519, engine code T0906D); four new 205/75R15 Coker tires; owner’s, assembly, and service manuals; and receipts as part of the sale.